Located at 5443 E 22nd St in Tucson, AZ, Janet & Ray's has quickly become a beloved spot for authentic Caribbean soul food. Patrons rave about the warm hospitality and vibrant atmosphere that transports you straight into comfort food bliss. Customer reviews highlight memorable dishes such as the well-seasoned oxtails, crispy fried chicken, and uniquely spicy potato salad.
One delighted diner, LaToya Lawrence, praised the recent R&B brunch, calling the food "amazing" and a perfect way to support this black women-owned establishment. Another customer, Jaquayvion Hughes, lauded the fried chicken and mac and cheese as some of the best he’s had, noting that every meal comes with flavor and heart.
Veta Daniel echoed this sentiment, sharing that the catfish dinner was flavorful, despite a busy service. There’s a clear consensus among food enthusiasts: Janet & Ray's will not disappoint. With dishes such as lobster mac and cheese and banana pudding enticing diners to return, this restaurant embodies the essence of soul food—love, flavor, and a welcoming spirit. Don’t miss your chance to indulge in this culinary gem!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Janet & Ray's
LaToya Lawrence
Jun 26,2025
March 2nd R&B brunch was a great success and so much fun. The food was amazing! We ordered oxtails and curry goat along with mimosas. Come back for the next one to support this black owned, black women owned establishment!
Jaquayvion Hughes
Jun 11,2025
Authentic Caribbean Soul Food with Amazing Flavor & Hospitality! I had an incredible experience at Janet & Ray’s Caribbean Soul Food! As someone who appreciates rich, flavorful food, this spot did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality, and the atmosphere had that perfect mix of comfort and soul. I ordered the fried chicken with mac and cheese, and it was hands down some of the best I’ve had. The chicken was crispy, perfectly seasoned, and juicy, while the mac and cheese was creamy and packed with flavor—exactly how soul food should be! To top it off, the banana pudding was next-level delicious, the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Beyond the food, the service was great. The staff made me feel welcome and took the time to ensure everything was just right. You can tell they put love into both their cooking and their customer service. If you’re in Tucson and craving authentic Caribbean soul food, this place is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu!
Veta Daniel
May 14,2025
This place was fantastic! The food was excellent, the service was a little slow, but not their fault. It was super busy! This was my first time going, and I had the catfish dinner. The flavor was on point, and the greens were fantastic! I would highly recommend you stop in and try the food, you definitely won't be disappointed.
Rochelle McKnight
May 13,2025
This is food so good and seasoned! The Mac n cheese, catfish, fried chicken, and potato salad is all great. Definitely recommend this restaurant. I’ll be back.
Sonia Gregrich
May 9,2025
I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. I discovered Janet and Ray's by searching food near me . I was tired of the same old same old that I get every week and wanted to try something different. Janet and Ray's was perfect because I've actually been hungry for catfish but haven't had the time to fish lately. All the food was delicious! I got the fried catfish dinner with potato salad and festivals. I did get tartar sauce to go with the fried catfish but it had enough flavor on its own that it really didn't need it. I wasn't expecting the potato salad to be spicy and I've never had spicy potato salad before but I definitely will be getting it again. I had originally wanted collard greens to go with my fried catfish but they only have it on certain days so I will definitely come back to try other options and the collard greens. I know today was the day that they have oxtail or curry goat both are things that I have never tried but I will definitely try it on another day. I am also looking forward to trying the lobster mac and cheese. I'm always willing to try something new because you don't know if you like it or not if you don't try it.
Ashley
May 4,2025
Went for the first time tonight and will be back soon! Had the seafood Mac n cheese which was huge and amazing! Husband had the jerk chicken and the spice was perfect! Great service and wonderful people! We've back a few times since and I will give them a five star review every time! The catfish with the mac and cheese are my favorite but my husband tried the curry goat tonight and my goodness, it was to die for!
Isaiah Ray
Apr 27,2025
Jerk Chicken was really amazing, comes with two sides, I chose the Mac and cheese, Potato salad with plantains as an appetizer and a Kool Aid as a beverage. The sides were so good I was having a foodgasm lol. The waitress was very welcoming, food was exceptional, fast service and quite honestly, I have no idea who would have rated this place low, this is the most ideal restaurant and a gem in Tucson. I highly recommend going you will definitely get hooked.
Kiara Wright
Mar 29,2025
The servers has always been so nice and the owner is the sweetest lady. Their jerk chicken is spicy but supper delicious. Some of the best food I’ve ever had as far as Jamaican food goes.
Reviews For Janet & Ray's